14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just released a new cumulative update for Windows Server 2022, though for the time being, it’s only a preview that requires the manual installation.
Windows Server 2022 update KB5016693 is therefore a preview for now, with Microsoft to include all the changes in this release in the very next cumulative update that will ship in September.
KB5016693 comes with changes that have also been included in the most recent Windows 10 and Windows 11 updates, including enhancements for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to improve the ability to identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks.
At the same time, Windows Server 2022 is now capable of compressing a file regardless of its size if the SMB Compression is enabled.
Microsoft says it has also resolved an issue that caused a degradation of the BitLocker performance, while also fixing a bug that caused a Windows device with BitLocker enabled to stop working.
The company says it has also resolved Windows Update-related and Remote Desktop Session problems.
- Addresses an issue that might cause Remote Desktop Session licensing to display a 60-minute disconnection warning after reconnecting.
- Addresses an issue that causes the Settings app to stop working on server domain controllers (DCs) when accessing the Privacy > Activity history page.
- Addresses an issue that prevents devices from receiving an offer from Windows Update for the same extension driver when that extension driver is already installed without the base driver.
- Addresses an issue that affects input and output in the Storport driver and might cause your system to stop responding.
There are no known issues in this update, but we’ll find out more information about it as we get closer to the public release when all Windows Server 2022 devices will be provided with all improvements as an automatic update.